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  • Getting Robbed at Gunpoint, Fatal Car Accidents, and Other Crazy Stories With My Sister, Celeste Van Cleef

    This one is a wild one! My sister is someone I talk to every single day and sometimes I forget some of the things she has gone through. She has always wanted to share these stories, and I feel grateful to navigate this conversation and give her the platform to do it.

    Whether you know Celeste or not, this conversation is sure to leave you with audible gasps as well as surprise that so many harsh things can happen to one person in such a short amount of time. I'm proud of her for who she is and I'm glad to share her with you! 

    TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss topics like gun violence, break ins, death, and car accidents.

    Follow along with Celeste's journey!

    Instagram: @celeste.vancleef

    Substack: https://substack.com/@idosolemnlyswear

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Pressure to Perform, Body Image, and How to Actually Change Your Life with Gary Waters

    Thank you so much for being here! Gary Waters brings so much insight into the way we relate to life. This episode gets into many different topics such as:

    Gary's story of perfectionism and how that evolved

    What athletes are often unconsciously chasing

    Whether or not you need pressure to perform at your best

    Identity, and why shifting your habits isn't enough

    Body image and so much more!


    Jim Carey's award speech we mentioned: https://youtu.be/pd6LYZrkEqQ?si=rQdMcY92SiRBd_RP

    Peter Crone: www.petercrone.com

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    1 hr 11 min
  • I'm Pregnant! And Some Other Life Updates

    Hi everyone, I'm back!

    I wanted to create a solo episode explaining where I've been and share the exciting news that I'm pregnant! 

    This episode talks about things holding me back from creating such as a rebrand and perfectionism and how I found some acceptance around that.

    Then I get into my pregnancy so far, now that I'm over halfway through it!

    We talk nausea, food aversions, weight gain, the gender of the baby, how I'm feeling, how many times this took, and whether or not it was planned. 

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    34 min
  • Answering Your Questions: Fallout Role, Acting, Parkour, and Doubts

    In this solo episode, I answer questions I've received from Instagram. A lot of them have to do with my acting role on Fallout, so it might be worth checking out season 2 if you want to see my face a few different times! 

    This episode was really fun for me to reflect back on things like auditions, acting roles, and doubts I've encountered along my journey in parkour. 

    The YouTube episode I mentioned about the hike: https://youtu.be/uQS7SKOUjTk?si=Zk8wAki95Hw6O0eU

    The podcast episode I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KDQBFkvbrUxOj5mqUj7LO?si=wlZgpzMoSZWwPa8DrfQd0Q

    Book a session with me: sydneyolson.com/coaching


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    26 min
  • Taking the Pressure Off Training with Max Henry

    In this episode of Collecting Scars, I’m joined by Max Henry—one of the most technical, thoughtful, and controlled athletes in parkour.

    I’ve known Max for over ten years, but this conversation gave me a deeper look into his story, his mindset, and how he’s been able to train for nearly two decades with so much longevity. We talk about parkour, van life, parenthood, community, and the mentality that has shaped the way he moves through both training and life.

    Max shares his goalless approach to parkour, why nothing ever truly needs to be done, and how removing pressure can lead to better training, stronger self-trust, and fewer injuries over time.

    This episode is reflective, grounded, and full of perspective. Some of my best training sessions have been with Max and his wife Christine, and this conversation felt just as meaningful.

    We also recorded a companion episode on Max’s podcast, The Takeoff Pod, which I’ll link below.

    Thanks so much for listening. Let’s get into it. ✨


    The episode on The Takeoff Pod: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32cQSpoRtLggx8k8MdAwJW?si=ZGqtY3YvS4u5402OfbEldw


    Max's instagram: @maxhenryparkour

    Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1

    Schedule a coaching session with Sydney: sydneyolson.com/coaching


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    1 hr 5 min
  • If You're in the Struggle, Listen to This: My 2016

    In this solo episode, I get into why 2016 was not only one of my hardest years, but also one of the most transformative. I talk about the difficulties I had living paycheck to paycheck, and how ten years ago I dreamed about where I am now. If anything, I hope this episode helps you shift the way you see your own struggles or helps you realize that you're not alone in your difficulties. 

    Book a coaching session: sydneyolson.com/coaching

    Email me: [email protected]

    Instagram: @sydneyolson1

    YouTube.com/sydneyolson

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    24 min
  • How to Handle a Bad Day

    Sometimes I wake up feeling less than stellar, and this is how I handle it. 

    If it feels aligned, please leave a rating or review!


    Website: sydneyolson.com

    Coaching: sydneyolson.com/coaching

    Instagram: @sydneyolson1 @Sydney_o_coaching

    Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson

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    20 min
  • Incredible Lessons I Learned Through My Most Transformative Year

    Hi everyone, happy new year!

    In this solo episode, I share some of the life-changing insights I received from 2025. I share the lessons with tangible examples from my own life. 

    Episode about mindset coaching that I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5T3WQZJeDHm41irriVVbV5?si=cmvMJbg9Sjizh-ctdbn07Q

    Caraway Cookware discount code: SYDNEYOLSON1 for 10% off

    Protea supplements- use this link: https://lcshop.co/lKjEkI

    Instagram: @sydneyolson1

    Coaching instagram: @Sydney_o_coaching

    Youtube: YouTube.com/sydneyolson

    Website: sydneyolson.com

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    29 min
  • How Your Relationship with Yourself Affects Relationships with Others with Emma Ritchie

    In this episode, I am joined by Emma Ritchie, a phenomenal coach and mentor that not only does energy clearings, but also helps others strengthen their relationships. 

    We get into why it's so hard to let go of your ex, the energetics of relationships, how to date yourself, why the relationship you have with yourself is so important, and how to deal with triggers that come from others, such as family members. 

    If you would like to watch the episode to see facial expressions, you can watch on YouTube at YouTube.com/sydneyolson

    Work with Emma: https://emma-ritchie.com/

    Emma's instagram: @emmaritchie

    Sydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1

    @Sydney_o_coaching

    Work with Sydney: http://sydneyolson.com/coaching

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    48 min

About Collecting Scars

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Welcome to Collecting Scars Podcast. My name is Sydney Olson- A professional parkour/freerunning athlete, a Hollywood stuntwoman, and a lover of all things spirituality, coffee, and aliens. I came…